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Security report for merci.pl

Storck Polska · Retail · Poland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Merci.pl is the official Polish website for the merci chocolate brand, operated under the parent company Storck Polska. The site serves as a marketing and brand engagement platform, showcasing product ranges, limited editions, and interactive features for consumers in Poland. The website is professionally designed using TYPO3 CMS and modern frontend technologies, providing a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms implemented, although explicit security policies and incident response information are absent. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain trust assessment, but the website's professional presentation and brand consistency support legitimacy. Overall, merci.pl is a well-maintained retail brand site with moderate technical maturity and good privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
80

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The website positions merci as a premium confectionery brand in Poland, leveraging the global Storck brand portfolio. It targets retail consumers interested in chocolates and gift products, offering product information and brand storytelling. The business model focuses on brand marketing and consumer engagement rather than direct e-commerce. The site links to multiple regional merci domains and other Storck brands, indicating a strong partnership ecosystem. Absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a focus on digital engagement via forms. The site reflects a medium-sized retail operation with consistent branding and a clear market presence in Poland.

Security posture

Merci.pl demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, or X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks explicit security or incident response policies, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts like Piwik PRO for analytics is managed with consent, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with room for improvement in header implementation and policy disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve usability for all users.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider providing direct company contact emails and phone numbers to improve business credibility and user support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Storck Polska
Description
Official Polish website for merci chocolates by Storck, offering product information, limited editions, and brand engagement.
Key services
Product showcase, Brand storytelling, Customer engagement via design tools
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, RequireJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
Piwik PRO Tag Manager
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented and localized for Poland.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact form exists.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, limiting domain trust evaluation.
  7. Multiple external links to official Storck and merci brand domains.
  8. Use of TYPO3 CMS and RequireJS for frontend.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS with RequireJS managing JavaScript modules, indicating a modular and maintainable frontend architecture. The site uses responsive images and CSS for mobile optimization, delivering a good user experience across devices. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized image assets. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. No critical technical debt or vulnerabilities were identified in the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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